issues

Although Greens hold varied positions on many specific issues, American Greens agree on a set of ten key values:

social justice

nonviolence

ecological wisdom

grassroots democracy

respect for diversity

decentralization

community based economics

global responsibility

feminism

future focus

These values are reflected in the platforms of Green Party candidates, and of local, state and national Green Parties. See the Green Party US Platform for positions on many national and international issues.

I wish one of the ten key values listed here as “feminism” was listed as “feminism and gender equity” instead (just like it is on the Green Party US website). I am opposed to misandry, especially the sort that proposes to be feminist. Until that changes, there is no way I could support the Vermont Green Party.

After this horrible election year, and with much exploration, the Green Party comes closest to my personal beliefs, especially environmental, feminist, decentralization and the end of the 2 party system run by big money interests. I think I have found my niche.